The most popular undergraduate major at Northeastern University is Business/Commerce followed by Psychology and Communication and Media Studies. A list of all 74 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northeastern University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 69 |
| Information Technology | 40 |
| Information Science/Studies | 23 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Chemical Engineering | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 |
| Computer Engineering | 29 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 71 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 141 |
| Industrial Engineering | 29 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 15 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 12 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 71 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 24 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 127 |
| Biochemistry | 30 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Toxicology | 6 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 53 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 38 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 22 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 17 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 66 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Physics | 8 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 184 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 159 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 5 |
| Human Services | 32 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 9 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Economics | 71 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 102 |
| Political Science and Government | 113 |
| Sociology | 50 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Graphic Design | 37 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 15 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 8 |
| Music | 109 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 12 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 58 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 18 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 111 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 86 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 105 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 569 |
| Business Administration and Management | 92 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11 |
| Organizational Leadership | 51 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Finance | 73 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 2 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 119 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 52 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Communication and Media Studies | 177 |
| Journalism | 59 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167358 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern University.